Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB284 — Teachers; timeline and process for increasing salaries to at least national average.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill outlines a process to raise teacher salaries to the national average.

This bill establishes a timeline and procedure to increase teacher salaries to meet at least the national average. It aims to address pay disparities in the teaching profession.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that educators may see salary increases aimed at bringing their pay closer to the national average.

Summary

Teachers; timeline and process for increasing salaries to at least national average.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

Read SB284 on the official Virginia source →

Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

  2. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB284)

  3. S Committee substitute printed 26105818D-S1

  4. S Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  5. S Reported from Education and Health with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

  6. S Senate subcommittee offered

  7. S Assigned Education sub: Public Education

  8. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB284)

  9. S Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  10. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102126D

Sponsors

  • Aird · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Aird

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

Official roll call →

Reported from Education and Health with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Stella G. Pekarsky — Yea
Tara A. Durant — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

labor education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB284 do?
Teachers; timeline and process for increasing salaries to at least national average.
Who sponsors SB284?
SB284 is sponsored by Aird.
What is the current status of SB284?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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